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What does over-the-counter mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word over-the-counter? Here's what it means.

Adjective
  1. (pharmacy) Legal for sale or distribution without the requirement of a prescription (of medicine and other treatments); abbreviated as OTC.
  2. (finance) Direct interaction between two parties without an intermediary. Thus, any market where items such as stocks or currency are bought and sold at a distance, rather than on the exchange.
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At any given time of day, junkies line up inside, jonesing for their over-the-counter drugs.
She had been unable to obtain relief from over-the-counter medications, because she could not swallow pills.
Most people believe over-the-counter pain relievers don't have side effects.
It's an affordable over-the-counter remedy that's said to visibly improve keloids, burns and some scars.
There is also an over-the-counter market where retail investors can pick up bonds.
Use over-the-counter medications judiciously, or consult your doctor about the right prescription for your needs.

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